August 24, 2008
Design Team projects
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Using the Core-dinations cardstock and the cuttlebug embossing folders together is a match made in heaven!!
Core-dinations cardstock is such good value for money—Karen sells it in the store for only 60cents a sheet so it is cheaper than normal bazzill cardstock. And with the cuttlebug embossing folders you get the look of expensive embossed cardstock. I’ve used the “Textile” embossing folder for all of these cards—I hadn’t used it until this project and fell in love with it so I had to go and buy my own.
I’ve just used the core-dinations cardstock and given it a light sand to show up the ‘core’ colour.
I’ve also embossed the butterfly in this top one.
Check out the Core dinations Cardstock in the KSK shop HERE.
And the check out these Cuttlebug Dies!
Love FRAN xx
July 17, 2008
General
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I am happy to be bringing you all a heap of new Tips and Techniques on this Blog - check it out every time you want some basic info on stamping, photography, painting, digi scrapping and photoshop!
This week I want you all to try a technique called “Negative Stamping” - here’s my explanation and some step by step pics and instructions - have fun, girls!
A great method to use in your stamping is called “Negative” stamping - where we are using the different properties of inks to work WITH each other. In this case, we are using both alcohol inks and archival inks.
This technique is very effective and works beautifully on clear ACETATE shapes and letters. It’s very effective if you combine several different colours of alcohol inks as well - alas, I only had one colour, but you’ll see the idea anyway. 
You Need:
Alcohol Inks (I used Tim Holtz by Ranger in Denim Blue)
Alcohol ink applicator. (This is handy, but you can use cotton wool make up remover pads or folded tissues as well)
Archival ink - I used ColourBox Chalk Inkpad in Prussian Blue (the colour doesn’t really matter).
Tissues
Some acetate shapes and/or letters. (If you don’t have any, cut up some of the clear plastic packaging that your scrap supplies come in)
Some acrylic stampd with medium/fine designs on them. (I used Autumn Leaves “Love” word)
Stamp cleaning stuff such as baby wipes and an old mouse pad.
Step One:
Assemble everything in front of you because we need to work quickly.
PLace a few drops of the alcohol ink(s) onto your inks dabber or cotton wool pad. Dab at the acetate shape with the ink until you have a fine, even coating all over the shape. It’s a good idea to do several shapes at a time to save time later on and make sure the ink doesn’t dry on the dabber.
Step Two:
Set aside the acetate shapes to dry for a while and get out your other acrylic stamp and your archival ink.
Ink up the stamp using the archival ink and press the stamp onto the acetate shape (the side with the alcohol ink on it).
Step Three:
WORKING QUICKLY - as soon as you take off the stamp from the surface of the acetate shape, you need to RUB OFF the stamped image with the tissue. The archival ink takes off the alcohol ink, leaving you with the negative of the stamped image. VOILA!
Pretty soon you’ll be trying this technique with any kind of stamp and you’ll see what I’m talking about - it’s addictive!
Have a look in the KSK Shop for some of these alcohol inks and various stamping bits and pieces - I have only just started playing with them and they are not only addictive, they are now an essential part of my scrapping kit!
Cheers everyone,
Sares xx
June 18, 2008
Kits, Layouts
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These days, with the rising cost of living, we all want to get more value for money with our scrapbooking products! This month sees the introduction of scrapbook kits for the budget conscious. For only $20 (yes, you read right!), create 3 layouts and 3 cordinating cards.
Products include:
- SEI - About a Boy patterned paper x 4
- COREDINATIONS cardstock x 4 (vienna lake, coconut cream, blue lilac and admiral blue)
- AMERICAN CRAFT THICKERS - Shoebox (raw)
- Metallic brads
- Assorted chipboard shapes
Such incredible value. Lisa Warren has created the following layouts and cards for your inspiration - feel free to lift them directly or create your own. Purchase the kit instore today, and don’t forget to upload your creations to the gallery! We love being inspired by you too.
January 10, 2008
Design Team projects, Layouts
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Do you have some of the new felt embellishments (like Fancy Pants), but the colour is too bright? How about dying it?
I had some of the Fancy Pants red felt and it was too bright for me, so I simply dyed it with Walnut Ink. Felt is incredibly absorbent, so I padded it dry as much as I could with paper towel and dried it completely in a slow oven.
Cheers
Kim :o)
December 22, 2007
Off The Page
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Lee created this calendar using October Afternoon papers, 7 Gypsies Bookboards and the bind it all machine.
December 22, 2007
Christmas Ideas, General
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This star book measures just over 3.5 inches by 4 inches when completed. The photos measure 6cm by 9.5cm. I printed them 2 on a 6×4 and cut them down.
Simply follow the instructions for the 2 inch Star Book but instead use the follwing measurements. All cuts were made using a full 12″ sheet of cardstock. I only used 2 colours for this book and there is minimal wastage.
- Cut 7 x 4 inch strips of red
- From these strips make a cut at 5.5 inches and this makes the small layer of the book were the photos are stuck. The remaining 6.5 inches makes the third layer of the book.
- Cut 4 x 4 inch strips of white. Then cut each strip in half. This makes the middle layer.
2 inch Starbook Instructions
This Star book can be made out of 3, 2 or 1 colours of cardstock and it is possible to use scraps.
- Cut the red cardstock in 2 inch strips, if using a 12×12 sheet cut 5 strips
- Cut the white cardstock in 2 inch strips, if using a 12×12 sheet cut 3 strips
- From these strips cut:
- Cut 7 pieces at 3 inches (red)
- Cut 7 pieces at 3 ½ inches (white)
- Cut 7 pieces at 4 inches (red)
- Fold each piece in half. (Fold in to texture)
- Ink if required
- Place double-sided tape on the back edge of the small and medium cards
- Adhere edges of the small card to the right side of the medium card, then stick these to the larger card.
- Optional- Sew the edges a sewing machine. Run each piece through (like patchwork piecing) and then snip them all at the end
- Adhere all together with double sided tape, placing the 7 pieces on top of one another.
- Cut a 2 inch strip of mat board, then trace the width of the book on the mat board and cut.
- Cover in patterned paper
- Adhere ribbon to top and bottom of book, and then add the 2 covers with lots of tape.
Add photos and a mini title. You could add the year the photos were taken
Star books can be made in many sizes. The back one measures 6 x 4 inches, the middle 4 x 4 and the little one is a 2 inch star book.
December 13, 2007
General, Kits
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Instructions for CD mini album What you will need:
· Set of 3 CD folders (available from KSK)
· Assorted patterned papers (I used the Making Memories Noteworthy range and 1 sheet of Basic Grey)
· Letter stickers (I used Making Memories Noteworthy Hilary flocked stickers)
· Shipping tags
· 1m of a soft ribbon to tie extra pages to the spine (I used Bazzill cream sheer dot)
· Various embellishments, such as:
o Noteworthy pebble clips
o Noteworthy glitter die cuts
o Noteworthy ribbons
o 7 Gypsies 97% complete stickers.
(All of the Making Memories Noteworthy products and the Bazzill ribbon are available at KSK)
Steps:
1. Cut the tabs off the CD folders (this is optional – if you want to keep them you will just need to cover them)
2. Cover the inside of each CD folder with a different patterned paper
3. Cover the pocket flap with a different but co-ordinating paper.
4. Add a torn accent strip of patterned paper to the top of the pocket flap.
5. Stick the pocket flap up
6. Once the glue on the inside of the CD folder is dry, fold in the folds on the spine so that the folder can be closed (should be an approximate 3/8 inch spine on each folder)
7. Glue the three folders together – you will now have one book with a front and back cover and 3 inside double pages.
8. Cover the front cover with patterned paper.
9. Cover the back cover with patterned paper.
10. Create a cover for the spine approximately 2 inches wide and 5 inches long.
11. Fold the spine cover piece of paper so that it will fit around the spine of your mini album – the spine of the album is approximately 1 inch wide.
12. Glue the spine cover piece to the spine.
13. To create the inner pages for the first opening:
a. You will either need to use a heavy weight double sided pattered paper for these pieces, or cardstock that you then cover.
b. Cut a piece of patterned paper 4 ½ x 4 7/8 inches.
c. Cut another piece of patterned paper 6 ½ x 2 ¾ inches – holding the piece as a large flat rectangle, fold over the left side at approximately 2.5 inches
d. Glue the 2 ½ inch flap to the larger piece of patterned paper that you cut at (b) above
e. This will create a lopsided double page that we will now attach into the first opening of the book.
f. To attach, simply hold the page where you want it to go in the book and then piece holes though the page fold and through the book spine. Try and place in the page evenly in the spine – remembering that the spine is 3/8 wide. It is not necessary for your holes to be an even distance from the top and bottom of the book, in fact it probably will look better if they aren’t.
g. Thread your ribbon through the holes and tie a bow on the outside of the spine for a pretty finish.
14. To create the inner pages for the third opening:
a. Cut a piece of patterned paper 8 x 4 inches.
b. Fold in half unevenly – so that there is more of the page showing in the back half.
c. Attach into spine of the third opening in the same way as you did for the first opening – try to offset where the tie is so that the ribbons are not sitting on top of each other on the outside of the spine.
15. You can add more inner pages using this same method if you want.
16. Embellish your book by layering papers, and attaching die cuts, pebble clips, phrase stickers, ribbons and photos. Refer to the photos of my album for ideas.
17. I have used a large selection of photos in sizes 2×3 inches and 2×1 ½ inches. At my photo processor I choose to print 4 photos to a standard print size and 8 photos to a standard print size.
18. I have sanded the edges of all my photos to give them definition.
19. I have used shipping tags to include extra photos in the pockets. I have just embellished each tag with scraps of patterned paper and ribbon and attached a photo.
20. Add any journaling that you want.
21. Congratulations, you are done!
December 11, 2007
General
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Welcome to the KSK Projects blog - where we’ll be posting regular projects and ideas from our design team. You’re welcome to leave comments or ask questions, and you’ll find that most products used in our projects are available in our online store.
Love FRAN xx
